Check out our GUIDE to ID FESTIVAL Chula Vista: Includes under-the-radar tips for transportation/parking, our top artist picks, free downloads, directions, cool shit and more!

Also check out our IDENTITY FEST preview for even more top MIX picks and free downloadable goodies.

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We’ll be behind the scenes and covering ID Festival, so be on the look-out for TheMixster.com photography Spencer Handly and smile pretty! He’ll be the tall goofy blond guy clad in MIX sunnies climbing on top of speakers for good shots! And be sure to check out our IDentity Fest Photo Gallery on Monday!!

By: TD

IDENTITY FESTIVAL is only two days away! It will no doubt be an appropriate send-off for the final month of Summer time raging. If you’ve frequented the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, then you know this place will be a mad house, especially when you throw in every raver in San Diego and the surrounding 100 miles! To make your travels less of a nightmare, and more of a party on wheels, take note of the following tips.

Parking:
For those of you who don’t mind spending a little extra for comfort, you may purchase a VIP parking pass here, to avoid all the bumper-to-bumper mess that will be going on in the surrounding parking lots.

Regardless of VIP parking, or regular parking, from my past experience at any electronic festival, I would advise you head over to the venue an hour to two hours ahead of schedule. After all, arriving early only means you can start the party earlier!

Directions:
Located 15 minutes South of Downtown San Diego.
2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911

From the North:
I-805 South to Auto Park Drive/Main Street
Exit freeway, turn left onto Auto Park Drive
Follow Auto Park Drive to entrance of Amphitheatre

From the South:
I-805 North to Auto Park Drive/Main Street
Exit freeway, turn right onto Auto Park Drive
Follow Auto Park Drive to entrance of Amphitheatre.

Alternative Transportation:
Party Naked has an awesome deal going on for PARTY BUSES to and from the event. For both an event ticket and transportation the deal is $65, or just $25 for transportation alone! And both ticket prices include alcohol on the bus! (!!!)
RSVP here on their event page for more info and to reserve your spot on the bus!

MIX PICKS: ARTISTS NOT TO MISS

:: SET TIMES::

ID FEST – CHULA VISTA SET TIMES!

Lineup:

Some of these amazing artist have already been addressed  in our last IDentity preview, but if you need a recap, here are some artists you don’t want to miss!!

Canadian Dubstep DJ and music producer Datsik has been rapidly climbing the charts and well establishing himself in the dubstep community. Blast your brain into another reality when his heavy beats hit this weekend!

Datsik – Overdose (Original Mix)

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Pretty Lights is a heaven you can hardly describe with genre or words, but rather most with emotion.  Glitches, soul, eery sounds and vocals, will have you dancing and floating all at the same time. Eccentric to say the least.

Pretty Lights – Drift Away

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German house duo Booka Shade is constantly on tour and their DJ sets are always memorable to say the least. However their special LIVE SET at IDentity Festival is a rare treat that you will not want to miss. If you have not had a chance to catch one of their shows, make sure to stop by and boogie for a bit.

6 Degrees feat. Fiora – Booka Shade Remix

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Holy Ghost! is a funky, nu-disco dream boat that never disappoints. Their spacey electro beats will have us bouncing, shaking, and happy that we wore our dancing shoes!

Holy Ghost! – Hold On

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Doorly simply cannot be constricted by genres. Doing everything from electro, to drum n bass, and dubstep, he has a little bit of something for everyone.

Mr Scruff – Get A Move On (Doorly Pigeonhole This! Remix)

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Don’t forget your sunblock, good dancing shoes you can thrash the shit out of, sunny shades, and a sealed bottle of water (as one 20 oz bottle per person is being allowed this time around)! Stay hydrated and keep the debaucherous fun/hell-raising going as long as possible!!

Also, in case you haven’t checked out IDentity’s list of surprisingly PERMITTED ITEMS, check it out below:

• Snack food in clear plastic gallon-size bag or 6-pack size soft-sided cooler
• Factory sealed plastic bottle of water (20 oz. maximum and limited to one per person)
• Empty re-usable water bottle
• Non-professional cameras
• LED gloves
• Glowsticks
• Hula hoops
• Factory sealed pack of cigarettes

If you have yet to purchase a ticket and are absolutely DYING to join the madness this Friday, you can still purchase a pit ticket here (as all general admission tickets are sold out), or a premium box ticket here if you’re gonna ball in style.

Doors open at 1 p.m. This is an ALL AGES event.

Don’t forget to download the official IDENTITY festival mobile app!

::LA VENUE CHANGE INFORMATION::

********If you weren’t able to get time off work or school in time to attend IDentity Festival in Chula Vista, don’t forget you can still check out IDentity in LA at the PALLADIUM on Sunday September 4th, 2011.

IDENTITY festival on September 4th, was relocated from San Bernardino to the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, making it more convenient for travelers during the holiday weekend. STILL HAPPENING and in full rage effect, IDentity will be using the main Palladium stage as the Skullcandy Main Stage, and the entire Palladium parking lot for the Rockstar Dim Mak stage. The location for the Advent Stage is TBD. Performances at the Hollywood Palladium will include: Pretty Lights, Steve Aoki, Etienne de Crecy, Booka Shade, Pete Tong, Doorly, Le Castle Vania, Nervo, White Shadow, Marshall Barnes, Jessie and The Toy Boys, The Crystal Method, and many more!

Tickets that were purchased for the San Manuel Amphitheater (San Bernardino) will still be honored, and additionally tickets can be purchase for $50 plus additional fees through Ticketmaster. Doors open at 1:00 pm. This show is 18+. Purchase your tickets here!

By: KismyShades

Former Turntable Lab DJ and NYC resident DJ Sabo will be making blasting SD with a extra special moombahton set this Saturday night, September 3rd at U31!

Leading moombahtonista DJ Sabo, upon advice from good friend Dave Nada, recently fled out West and has established permanent residence in his new home of LA. And since his arrival he has kept himself busy on the circuit: establishing himself as a resident DJ at the Standard Hotel and working closely in cahoots with world-renowned alt-audio/creative agency and label MAD DECENT. In addition to all this, his brainchild, Moombahton Massive, in collaboration with the moombah creator himself, Dave Nada, has been gaining significant cross coast attention, for consistently rolling out unparalleled top-tier DJ-studded line-ups at events all across the country.

Prior to his big West Coast migration, DJ Sabo pioneered his own label “Sol Selectas” in 2006 which has seen several high profile releases from Nadastrom, Munchi, Heartbreak, Sazon Booya, and MOOMBAHTON MASSIVE since its jump-off - just to name a few. With features in Nylon, Rolling Stoned, MixMag, Spin, and a recent mention & quote in the Los Angeles Times, DJ Sabo has been making his imprint across the scene for the past 14 years and has no doubt earned his keep within the industry.

Sabo’s signature sound integrates all types of global riddims, House, Latin, Brazilian, Afrobeat, Disco, Reggae, Cumbia, Dub, Miami Bass, Hip Hop, and Tropical Bass. Or as Sabo generalizes it, “funky music to make you feel good” style. But at the present he maintains a very steady focus on creating next level cutting moombahton and moombahcore productions and seeking out & signing fellow forward-minded artists who are on his same wavelength.

We’re hyped to be host to DJ Sabo‘s U31 premiere and we’re celebrating in true-to-Mixster-form moombah-style with our very favorite cast of local moombah heads GROUNDFLOOR (of Bubblegum Sci Fi), Colour Vision, and Roane on support, free cover before 11pm, and cheap heavy pours all night long. On the roaming party pics routine will be Turbo.fm and our very own TheMixster.com photographer Spencer Handly, so wear something sassy and flash that sexy sonrisa for the camera.

Gonzalez & Gonzalo – Cuban Queen (Sabo’s Moombahton Edit)

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Jamie XX- Far Nearer (Nadastrom & Sabo Moombahton Edit)

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Sabo – Devoted Moombahton

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I’m an absolute sucker for electronic steel drums ayyyy weiiii…

Sabo – Bounce Moombahton

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And just because he samples one of my favorite tracks of the year had to add this one in here.

Sabo – Spock’s Deeelite

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Dj Sabo live at Museum of Natural History 06/24/11 by djsabo

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21+
Free before 11pm w/RSVP
RSVP here
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By: TD

***Mix Tip: ATTN DJS!!!! As your friendly neighborhood Mixster I feel obligated to direct your attention to the following: DJ Sabo has the BEST artist profile/one sheet I have ever seen. It’s thorough, well-organized and extremely accessible. If you model your artist page to lay out EXACTLY like his, I guarantee you’ll be more likely to get more press/promotional value to your name. It’s seriously PERFECT. DJ Sabo Bio/Press Kit.

September is upon us, and what better way to bring in the month with a little bit of futuristic hip hop? Critical Beatdown, a monthly beat event that parallels LA’s beat scene (but of course with classy San Diego style), is set to throw down some sneaky sounds this Thursday, September 1st at – where else? The Kava Lounge!

This month, Critical Beatdown is bringing in beat maker, Knxwledge. Straight out of Philly, this kid is a bit of a legend – generating online buzz through his consistent drive and hard work. He has released 4 EPs just this month, and it’s only August! The latest EP, “ShadySide“, dropped literally hours from me typing this. His fans and I question – Do you sleep?! But it’s not just that Knxwledge bleeds music, he’s actually good at his craft! Soulful and musically clever – I’m not quite over what he’s done with his last EP, “Flowrs“. Shit dude, he sampled Rugrats! Just check the track “SumthngNu“, it actually sounds like flowers, and I can picture Phil & Lil as they glide through the air in their diaper commercial.

SumthngNu by Knx.

But back to “ShadySide“. It’s kind of imperative that you listen to this EP now, before he makes another one. Trust – by the time you listen to his current sounds, he will produce more music and you will be out of the loop! Preview and buy ShadySide.EP on bandcamp.

And as with most of these beat nights, expect to catch more producers, including Kone – a native Angeleno whose sound definitely evokes that California feeling. It’s that last leg of summer for us in So Cal, and Kone will definitely set that tone for you this Thursday.

KONE: New Los Angeles by ALPHA PUP

Locals Mr. Brady, Mike Gao (fresh off his European tour!), eLan, DJ Pound (who just got to signed to German label, Saturate Records), DJ Cleancut, and Nino Seneris are also going to be throwing down the goods! eLan also just recently unleashed “Alligator Snaps EP” on Monkeytown Records – so you’re most definitely going to want to brush up on his tunes before you catch the show! Check out the title track, “Alligator Snaps“. He’s won my synthetic heart, let me tell you!

Alligator Snaps by eLan

Critical Beatdown starts at 9pm and is $5 and $7 after 11pm. For more info peep the Facebook invite.

By: Eileen

Tango del Rey is equally the weirdest and most whimsical venue I have ever seen. It re-defies WTF and transcends OMFG, all in that very first breath you take as you enter into the venue. For a place like TdR to be in San Diego is not only astonishing but a thoroughly exhilarating delight. But what’s most important however, is what’s going to be INSIDE this eccentric establishment on September 9th, 2011 for all those 18 years or older to enjoy!!

MORD FUSTANG - the proverbial Beatport megastar will be making his SAN DIEGO DEBUT as part of the epic build-up for the 2nd annual ABSTRACT FESTIVAL taking place the very next evening at San Diego Broadway Event Center.

Mord Fustang‘s unique and positively hype-enthralling brand of sound is what electro house feels like while you’re licking a psychedelic mushroom cap in front of a strobe light. You will ride the dance floor all night long like a majestic unicorn soaring along the milky way, while the rest of your senses stay fixated on MORD FUSTANG’s audible shiny objects.

Fussy Boy  – Gold (Mord Fustang Remix)

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Mord Fustang – Milky way

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Mord Fustang – Magic Trooper (Overwerk Remix)

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Mord Fustang – The Electric Dream (Original Mix)

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And there’s no place better to host all that is the very essence of Mord Fustang than in the only venue that could host such an overwhelming mass of bizarrities and a sparkling array of goofy grins crowd wide.

We’re are stoked to be the first to announce that tickets for the MORD FUSTANG ABSTRACT FEST PRE PARTY are on sale for $25 a piece. You no longer have to buy a flex pass ticket to Abstract fest to go to the pre-party!! However if you do plan to go to both, you should buy the flex pass as you’ll save yourself about $15-$20 bucks in the process ;)

Le Deets
18+!!!
Location: Tango Del Rey – 3567 Del Rey St., 92109
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By: TD

Soooo, change of plans. Sadly, Soul Clap and Wolf + Lamb are trapped in the East Coast clusterfuck of natural disasters and thus will not be able to make it to SD tonight. Sad face.

However international DJ duo of “merry pranksters” Thugfucker, and San Francisco tech house imprint Pillowtalk have formed a party rescue mission and will be taking over Analog bar tonight for our poor Hurricane Irene displaced compadres. And they will be joined by SD’s own Jon Dadon, Colour Vision, Boys Don’t Disco, Collin Perry, and Mikey Lion.

If you’ve shared a drink with me on any given night in the last year at El Dorado or U31, you indeed would’ve been audibly enlightened to Thugfucker‘s original “Disco Gnomes”. (Video)

Thugfucker – Disco Gnomes (Tales of Us Remix)

Inspired by the great singers of the 50s & 60s, SF’s king of “soul dance” Pillowtalk’s Sammy D has a swoon-inducing voice that’s been paired successfully with equally enthralling smooth disco productions. Pillowtalk’s latest release “Love Makes Parks” recently made Beatport’s “Top 10 Must Hear Nu Disco Tracks” and with their forthcoming productions soon to be on their way, it’s likely we’ll be hearing a lot more from this swingworthy triad very soon.

Pillowtalk – Love Makes Parks

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Seems to me that this back-up plan, is a very fine plan for good times ahead this evening, indeed.

We wish our pals Soul Clap & Wolf+Lamb safe travels and look forward to their rescheduled date to play in SD very soon!

Le Deets:
21+
Before 10pm – $5 on guest list
Before 11pm – $10 on guest list
Guest List

By: TD

Rottun Recordings founder and international dubstep imprint recently added to Mau5trap recordings EXCISION was just added today to the ABSTRACT FESTIVAL line-up! Other artists on Abstract’s massive line-up include Flying Lotus, Arty, Mimosa, Jokers of the Scene, Minnesota and more!

Abstract Festival will be taking place Saturday, September 10th at the San Diego Bayfront Project, in Downtown San Diego.

Stay tuned to TheMixster.com for more updates this weekend about the Mord Fustang Preparty, forthcoming announcements about ticket giveaways and limited time specials, artist interviews and much more!!

TheMixster.com is proud to be partnering with our friends at Revel.us and we are excited to be an official media sponsor of Abstract Festival once again this year!!! Lots more exclusive Abstract coverage to come so stayed dialed into THEMIXSTER.COM for all breaking news updates and lots fun free stuff!!

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By: TD

If San Diego knows how to do one thing right, it’s how to go ALL FUCKING OUT on three-day holiday weekends. And this Labor Day weekend will be no different.

With profuse opportunities to booze it up, come home with awkward sun burns and get all out weird, it can be a bit daunting sorting through all the Facebook event muck to find the true rage-worthy getaways. We’ve taken on the task of sorting through the riff raff and we’ve curated our perfect guide of all the top-notch happenings going on all around our sunny county. By the beach, in the city, indoors, outdoors, cheese and no cheese we’ve locked down the best ragers around town, all in this easy to access when you’re buzzed party guide.

The only labor you should be doing this weekend, should be at the bar and on the dancefloor. Throw on your sunnies, stash your flask in a fanny pack, and get to work.

Viceroy//Riva Starr//Identity Festival//Avicii//DJ Sabo//Bart B More//Mark Knight//Sander Kleinenberg//Martin Solveig//Great American Showcase//More

Full Party Guide after the jump!
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Today is the birthday of one of the world’s most influential moombahtonista’s himself – DAVID HEARTBREAK. To celebrate the successful globalization of this ever-capricious and beloved genre and all the hard work put in by this leading moombah proponent himself, we are delving straight in with a selection of not only the freshest mid tempo available but also some of the most transitional moombah beats taking the genre to strange new lengths.

Sabbo – I’m Gonna Get you

We had this following track in Soundcloud form in last week’s Moombahton Monday round-up however Royinho kindly sent us the full version of his stellar and club floor ready reflip of Suavemente for our Mixsters to enjoy! Follow Royinho on Twitter for more future Cumbia inspired mid tempo goodness.

Elvis Crespo – Suavemente (Royinho Moombahton Bootleg)

These next two come to us from the Pickster Presents – AZ Gunslingaz EP - the whole EP is a bad ass compilation of stick’em style moombah beats and readily available for free DL. Gangsta. Get it here.

Pickster & Melo – EL Bumper – (AZ Gunslingaz EP)

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Sluggo & Mendez – IL CATTIVO (AZ Gunslingaz EP)

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Next two up are from the MASSIVE MOOMBAHTON V compilation, featuring moombah all stars – Nadastrom, Sazon Booya, Pickster, Sabo, Melo, and Jon Kwest. Get the whole thing here.

Jamie XX – Far Nearer (Nadastrom & Sabo Moombahton Edit)

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Sazon Booya – El Gato Voladar

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Giving it up for the bday boy himself —>

Heartbreak feat. Toddla T – BLAZE UP (Mendez & Pickster VIP )


David Heartbreak – Level 10

Foster the People – Helena Beat (Magic City Remix)

Flore – Raw (MoombahRAWn remix)

As I am exploring Moombahton more and more each week, the very versatility of the genre itself, has never failed to astound me. The most fascinating thing about Moombahton is its virtually infinite ability to be reimagined and readily assimilated into any audio context.

This moombahcore sample below is a space-age, almost industrial-techno take on the genre. While it certainly evades all currently “suggested” forms of moombahton (specifically, it lacks those Latin/tropical samples/percussion) the track itself acts as a loophole; as an invitation for more artists of all various realms of sounds, to participate in influencing and enhancing our (already capricious) broad definition of the genre. Tracks like this one below, although maybe not particularly appealing to most Moombah heads, nonetheless demonstrates Moombahton’s rare ability to transcend traditional genre confines.

Hardcore Science (feat Dolls) – Quait

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More than anything I’m still trying to wrap my head around this next track… Would this be considered Fidget-ton? If so, does that officially make it DOOMbahton!?

Andy Kisaragi – Spunnn (oh yeah)

What happens when Witchhouse meets Moombahton? Well that’s currently what several artists including David Heartbreak are starting to explore. In the meantime here’s an approved “Brujahton” track by way STLKRFXXX out of Chicago that’s definitely worth a sniff.

STLKRFXX – Death & Decay

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID HEARTBREAK. COME TO SAN DIEGO SOON PLEASE. <3

By: TD

THEMIXSTER.COM EXCLUSIVE –>

UPCOMING MOOMBAHTON EVENTS IN SD!

September 3rd – DJ SABO  (NYC) + Bubblegum Sci Fi at U31
September 21st – MoombahCOLADA Presents: ETC! ETC! (Mad Decent/R0t1music) + Colour Vision & more at U31

Summer is finally winding down to a close, the books are being re-opened for a new school year, and the nights are starting earlier and earlier (can’t complain, more time to party!). But with winter looming foggily in our future, we must find ways to stay upbeat and fight the gloom. Luckily there’s a light up ahead! IDENTITY FESTIVAL is almost upon us! An end of the summer party of massive proportion, the roving festival takes its spot in sunny San Diego on September 2nd. While it’s the 16th stop on the tour, don’t frown! The DJs have just been warming up especially for us :) And with three stages to be set-up at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre hosting genres spanning everything from progressive house, hard hitting dubstep, pulsating drum ‘n’ bass, and even minimal beat techno, you won’t want to be stuck outside the fence for this one. Now some of you were able to snag the limited amount of $20 tickets last month, but for the rest, you can still buy tickets here.

WHO TO EXPECT

Kaskade / Steve Aoki / Pretty Lights / The Crystal Method / Datsik / Holy Ghost! / Le Castle Vania / Nero / Afrojack / White Shadow / LA Riots / Nervo / Riotgear / Doorly / Marshall Barnes / Figo / Hercules and Love Affair / Afrobeta / The Eye / Jessie and the Toy Boys / The Disco Biscuits / Booka Shade

I could seriously stop writing right there… do you really need more reason to go??

IF YOU NEED ANY MORE PERSUASION

Pictures from the third stop on the IDENTITY tour are up, courtesy of The Cobra Snake

Let's show Indianapolis what's up!

ARTISTS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS

Nero

The UK duo Nero have seen a steady rise to fame since their formation in 2004, with their single “Promises” climbing all the way to #1 on the UK charts. They recently released their debut album, Welcome Reality, on Chase and Status‘ MTA Records.

Nero – New Life

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Nero – Scorpions

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Le Castle Vania

Fresh out of Atlanta, Le Castle Vania‘s style represents the rock side of electro. There’s nothing soft about this kid who remixes everything from Designer Drugs to Fukkk Offf.

Le Castle Vania – Nobody Gets Out Alive!

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Steve Aoki

Founder of Dim Mak Records (which has signed The Bloody Beetroots, MSTRKRFT, Mustard Pimp, + more), Steve Aoki is a UCSB graduate who does 25 foot stage dives… regularly. Need I say more?

Weezer – (If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To (Steve Aoki Remix)

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LA Riots

Those of you who attended The Sun God Festival last semester know that Fools Gold artists LA Riots throw down at festivals. And I’m pretty convinced that they never stop touring. Ever.

Tai – Paradise Poltergeist feat. Steve Aoki (LA Riots Remix)

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Afrojack

I still haven’t seen him live, but rumor is that he TORE APART EDC.

Duck Sauce – Barbra Streisand (Afrojack Meaty Mix)

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Kaskade

One of a few world-renowned DJ’s who finds residency at Marquee Nightclub in Las Vegas, American born Kaskade has seen numerous album releases and countless remixes spanning everything from Beyoncé to Skrillex. His name has been scattered on Billboard’s Hot Dance charts, most notably with his releases “Angel On My Shoulder” and “Move for Me”.

Empire of the Sun – Walking On A Dream (Kaskade Remix)

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Pretty Lights

Pretty Lights name is derived from a Pink Floyd poster that read, “Come and watch the pretty lights!”, and the influence definitely shows through his somewhat minimal beats that bring out the delicacy in electronic dance music. Having dropped out of UC Boulder his freshman year, he began opening for acts including STS9, which brought him to fame. 2010 was his breakout year, where he played at Coachella, Ultra, Nocturnal, Electric Zoo, Outside Lands, and many more large festivals worldwide.

Pretty Lights – Still Night

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The Crystal Method

Made up of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland, The Crystal Method was signed to Outpost Records in 1996 and released their first album Vegas in 1997. The album quickly climbed to #92 on the Billboard 200 before it went gold, and later platinum. Their single “Born Too Slow” was released in 2003 and sold 25,000 copies in its first week.

Daft Punk – The Grid (The Crystal Method Remix)

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MORE ID//MIXSTER PICKS

Audiofly feat. Flora – 6 Degrees (Booka Shade Remix)

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Booka Shade – Mandarin Girl

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Holy Ghost! – Some Children

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TRANSPORTATION:

Party Naked has an awesome deal going on for PARTY BUSES to and from the event. For both an event ticket and transportation is $65, or just $25 for transportation alone! And both ticket prices include alcohol on the bus! (!!!)
RSVP here on their event page for more info and to reserve your spot on the bus!

By: Spencer Handly

Photo Courtesy of: The Cobra Snake